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Orthodox Union

Founded in 1898, the Orthodox Union (OU), or Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, serves as the voice of American Orthodox Jewry, with over 400 congregations in its synagogue network. As the umbrella organization for American Orthodox Jewry, the OU is at the forefront of advocacy work on both state and federal levels, outreach to Jewish teens and young professionals through NCSY, Israel Free Spirit Birthright, Yachad and OU Press, among many other divisions and programs.
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Rabbi Moshe Hauer appointed by DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Faith-Based Security Advisory Council
“I am very grateful to be included in this important group advising Secretary Mayorkas on these critical issues,” said Hauer. “The Orthodox Union advocates and works for the security of Jewish and other faith-based communities on a daily basis, and this opportunity greatly amplifies our ability to do so. As a member of the council, I look forward to making our country a safer place for people of all religions.”
Sep. 20, 2022
The Wire
Orthodox Union announces new partnership with Secure Community Network to strengthen synagogue security and increase reporting of anti-Semitic incidents against Orthodox Jews
New initiatives include an online portal for the Jewish community to report attacks and incidents
Sep. 20, 2022
The exterior of Hate Ends Now’s The Cattle Car: Stepping In and Out of Darkness. Credit: NCSY.
The Wire
NCSY’s ‘Hate Ends Now’ exhibit travels to NJ’s Monmouth County to tackle anti-Semitism through lens of Holocaust
Traveling display challenges participants to take stand against hate.
Sep. 6, 2022
Adina Shmidman, director of the Women’s Initiative, presents at the OU Women’s Initiative conference
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative launches program to empower women by teaching them critical skills
Providing support for women to deal with difficult scenarios is part of the OU Women’s Initiative’s mission, ever since it was launched by the Orthodox Union in 2017.
Aug. 16, 2022
The Wire
Liz Offen promoted to national team at Yachad, managing strategic partnerships
Liz has served for the past 10 years as regional director of Yachad’s New England region and brings more than 35 years of experience in nonprofit and government management to the newly created role.
Jul. 26, 2022
The Wire
All Daf celebrates siyumim in the UK, drawing hundreds to London and Manchester
“Meeting and greeting the people at our first-ever international All Daf siyumim, who shared their affinity toward our platforms and how it’s changed their lives, was an incredible chizuk for our whole team” said All Daf Director Rabbi Moshe Schwed. “Both our events in London and Manchester were beautiful, inspiring and uplifting – beyond my expectations.”
Jul. 22, 2022
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Impact Accelerator awards five Jewish communal organizations innovation grants
Recipients include organizations that support community health, personal growth and education.
Jun. 27, 2022
With 60 of the top names in the American religious Zionist community in tow, the Orthodox Israel Coalition (OIC) debuted its first-ever unified float on Fifth Avenue for the world-renowned Israeli Day Parade on May 22, 2022
The Wire
Orthodox Israel Coalition makes Israeli Day Parade debut on unified float
“For the first time in our 120-year history, the North American religious Zionist organizations are operating as one collective voice, allowing us to create the roadmap that will guide the next generation of Jewish leaders,” said RZA Executive Vice President Rabbi Ari Rockoff.
May. 24, 2022
The Wire
Sunday: NCSY teens to travel to Romania for first of several relief missions to help Ukrainian Jewish orphans displaced by war
Teens will bring teddy bears, candy, games and other supplies to hundreds of children.
May. 20, 2022
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